- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dexter, MI
Wylie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wylie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261203004914
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wylie Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Dexter · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wylie Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MI.
School address
District: Dexter Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261203004914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Wylie Elementary School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 261203004914 · Dexter, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 15.2:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Dexter High School (1,053 students)
Wylie Elementary School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wylie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dexter High Sc
Dexter High School
1,053 students
- Dexter Early E
Dexter Early Elementary Complex
734 students
- Mill Creek Mid
Mill Creek Middle School
525 students
- This school
Wylie Elementary School
486 students
- Creekside Inte
Creekside Intermediate School
479 students
- Dexter Alterna 13
Dexter Alternative School
13 students
What this shows Wylie Elementary School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wylie Elementary School compares
Wylie Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 76% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,827
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 3.7%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Wylie Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dexter Community School District reports $16,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wylie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Early Elementary Complex | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wylie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wylie Elementary School
How many students attend Wylie Elementary School?
Wylie Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dexter, MI. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wylie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wylie Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wylie Elementary School?
12.8% of students at Wylie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wylie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wylie Elementary School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Dexter, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wylie Elementary School?
Wylie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wylie Elementary School rank among public schools in Dexter?
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dexter on the city page.
What other schools are in Dexter Community School District?
Besides Wylie Elementary School, Dexter Community School District also operates Dexter High School (1,053 students), Dexter Early Elementary Complex (734 students), and Mill Creek Middle School (525 students). See the Dexter Community School District district page for the complete list.